Marine BiologyMarine Biology covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology. |
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... larvae select a particular environ- ment on which to settle and undergo metamorphosis . Some larvae are known to postpone metamorphosis and " taste " the bottom until they find a certain type of substrate . Metamorphosis may be ...
... larvae select a particular environ- ment on which to settle and undergo metamorphosis . Some larvae are known to postpone metamorphosis and " taste " the bottom until they find a certain type of substrate . Metamorphosis may be ...
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... larvae settle out from the plankton . With favorable cur- rents and other conditions , many larvae will be available to settle out and the species becomes abundant . If the supply of larvae is low , for example if currents carry the larvae ...
... larvae settle out from the plankton . With favorable cur- rents and other conditions , many larvae will be available to settle out and the species becomes abundant . If the supply of larvae is low , for example if currents carry the larvae ...
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... larvae found in the meroplankton . Some examples are ( a ) the veliger of molluscs , ( b ) the ophiopluteus of brittle stars , ( c ) the bipinnaria of sea stars , ( d ) the trochophore of polychaete worms and some molluscs , and ( e ) ...
... larvae found in the meroplankton . Some examples are ( a ) the veliger of molluscs , ( b ) the ophiopluteus of brittle stars , ( c ) the bipinnaria of sea stars , ( d ) the trochophore of polychaete worms and some molluscs , and ( e ) ...
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The Science of Marine Biology | 3 |
Multicellular Primary | 6 |
The Scientific Method | 12 |
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